Cottage Grove, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cottage Grove Police Department serves the city of Cottage Grove, WI in Dane County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 108 violent crimes and 124 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.6 per 100k residents, which is 71.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 40.8 per 100k, 75.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 30.6 | A | 108 | 106.2 | -71.2% |
| Property Crime | 40.8 | A | 124 | 163.6 | -75.1% |
| Burglary | 10.2 | A | 17 | 24.0 | -57.6% |
| Larceny | 30.6 | A | 96 | 116.4 | -73.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monona | 7 miles | B 70.0 | F 384.9 | Violent: 128.7% higher Property: 843.3% higher |
| Sun Prairie | 8 miles | A 62.3 | C 167.8 | Violent: 103.4% higher Property: 311.3% higher |
| Maple Bluff | 9 miles | B 77.4 | C 154.8 | Violent: 152.9% higher Property: 279.4% higher |
| Madison | 9 miles | B 72.2 | C 190.0 | Violent: 135.9% higher Property: 365.6% higher |
| Stoughton | 10 miles | A 47.3 | D 197.2 | Violent: 54.7% higher Property: 383.3% higher |